How to settle being baby hungry?

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Every once in a while I miss being pregnant. My daughter is almost 5 months. I still get phantom kicks and think awe :) I have the Mirena and we don't plan on having kids til our baby is about 4 years old. Is it normal to want another baby so soon? We aren't going to try but anyone else in the same boat?
Im 21 and married btw so no bashing. Also working full time and part time school.

Abby · Accepted Answer

My daughters are just shy of 2 years apart- I got pregnant when my oldest was 14 months old- I was actually totally different than you, as I was more sad- I was not done babying my baby! But it worked out FANTASTIC. They are great friends and it has been super easy- and really fantastic to have them so close. 

After I had my second I and IUD thinking I will have more at some point- then after 7 years still not sure when that would be- now at nearly 8 years, I am thinking I better get on that... Sometimes life goes so fast and you blink and you are looking at a kid thinking this gap is going to be hard... 

I personally, would not wait 4 years if I was you. There is something magical about having kids close in age. If you can afford it, have the time and want more- do it! You will never be sad you didn't.  I would wait until your daughter is a year to start trying- but that is just me- do what makes your happy!

Katie E · Answer

I remember feeling.....empty....after I had my daughter.  I guess it depends on how you felt during your pregnancy.  this pregnancy is a lot different than my daughter.  Very tired and achy all the time.  I have a week to go.  I think that with this one, I will likely be happy when the baby comes and I am not pregnant anymore.
But, I think it's normal to miss it.

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